![]() ![]() In 2011, the piece was replaced with a copy protected by a Perspex case, while the original was flown to the United States to be sold at auction. I thought we'd get in loads of trouble for it." But to his delight, after its creation, a group of uniformed officers appeared in front of the pub to view the piece and proceeded to take pictures. The pub owner says, "My first thought was, 'oh no'. Before its creation, one of Banksy's associates approached the pub owner on his behalf to seek permission for the work. This work was originally spray-painted on the side of the Prince Albert pub in Trafalgar Street near the downtown core of the city of Brighton. In this iconic image, two (seemingly male) police officers in full, typical British uniforms are depicted kissing, in what appears to be a loving embrace. If his work on the side of a building becomes a collectible, protected piece while another less known street artist is jailed for performing a similar action, what does this signify about the hypocrisy afforded to fame?
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